Life The author of the Lyric Mime is anonymous, known solely from the fragmentary papyrus P.Oxy. 413, which dates to the 2nd or 3rd century CE in Roman Egypt [1]. No details of the author’s biography, social background, or education survive.

Works The only extant work is the Lyric Mime (Μίμος Λυρικός), preserved on Papyrus Oxyrhynchus 413 [1][2].

Significance This fragment is a significant artifact for the history of later Greek drama. It exemplifies a hybrid "lyric mime," blending popular dramatic mime with lyrical, poetic composition [1][2]. Its preservation from Roman Egypt illustrates the adaptation of Greek literary culture in the imperial provinces and provides valuable evidence for non-canonical theatrical entertainment in late antiquity.

Sources 1. Perseus Digital Library (Tufts University): https://www.perseus.tufts.edu/hopper/text?doc=Perseus%3Atext%3A1999.01.0022%3Atext%3DLyr.%20Mime 2. Oxford Research Encyclopedia of Classics (Oxford University Press): https://oxfordre.com/classics/view/10.1093/acrefore/9780199381135.001.0001/acrefore-9780199381135-e-8162